Downtown Farmington Events

Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of NatureThe Shiretown Bookers, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, are proud to announce the upcoming exhibition "Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature", running from August 27 through Oct 6, in…

The Old South Church Concert series at 235 Main Street in Farmington, will present one of the top Celtic acts in the world, The Outside Track, on Thursday, September 6th. The 5 member band fuses the musical traditions of Scots, Ireland and Cape Breton with fiddle, acordian, harp, guitar, flute…

This event will be lead by Noah Perlut, covering the topic of sea gulls andtheir declining nesting population.The Herring Gull nesting population in the Gulf of Maine has declined ~5% annually since the1960’s. While gulls traditionally nest on islands, Herring Gulls are nesting on roof-tops…

On Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m., the stage of theEmery Community Arts Center will be given to Timothy Burris for an hour of SpanishGuitar music of the Romantic period in the late 1800s.Before Andrés Segovia, there was Francisco Tárrega. Born in 1852, Tárrega worked asa performing artist…

On September 25, the Old South Church Concert Series presents five member all male band from Scotland, “Imar” in concert with their explosive energy grounded in Celtic tradition. Doors open 6 pm, Jam session 6:15 pm with concert at 7 pm. Refreshments by donation. Adults $15, students…

The Shiretown Bookers are proud to announce their Fall exhibition, "The Long Sixties, 1957-1974", running from October 7th through January 11th, in the Shiretown Bookers' Hall in Mantor Library at 116 South Street in Farmington. The opening reception, to which the public is invited, will be held at…

One of Montreal’s top bands, an up-tempo and bouncy French Canadian trio, Bon Debarras (means “Good Riddance”) will perform on Thursday, November 1st as part of Farmington’s Old South Church Concert Series.Bon Débarras’ music is not only an antioxidant for the…

Marginalia are the little notes we write to ourselves in the book we are reading. On Sunday, November 4th, Kristen Case, poet, author, teacher, and collector, will speak on "Transcendental Marginalia", an overview of her changing thought on Thoreau and other American poets as it is revealed in the…

On Sunday, December 2nd, Eric Brown, Interim President of the University of Maine at Farmington, will speak on "Sins of Omission: Adapting Paradise Lost for the Cinema," an overview of the influence of Milton on popular film-making. Dr Brown served as script consultant for a Hollywood-backed…

The Farmington Old South Church Concert Series will host the annual FAEM ECU Heat Share Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 4th featuring Cape Breton's internationally renown band, Coig. Doors open at 6 pm. Jam session kicks off at 6:15 with concert to follow at 7 pm. Adults $20. Students $10/$5…

Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Shows!!• Friday, December 14th at 7:30pm get your laughs at the North Church at 118 High Street in Farmington• Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm come to the AYS Building at 25 Cedar Street in Livermore FallsSponsored by Sterling Electric, these shows are…

Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Shows!!• Friday, December 14th at 7:30pm get your laughs at the North Church at 118 High Street in Farmington• Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm come to the AYS Building at 25 Cedar Street in Livermore FallsSponsored by Sterling Electric, these shows are…

2nd Annual United Dodgeball Tournament, sponsored by United Insurance, The Dugout Bar and Grill, and UMF...sign up early to avoid being shut out! Teams should have between 6-10 players and it costs $100 per team. Saturday, January 19th, 9am-12pm at the UMF Fitness Center. Call 778-5048 or email…

New Exhibition on Live Theater at Mantor Library The Shiretown Bookers are proud to announce their Winter exhibition, "Another Op'nin', Another Show", running from January 24 through March 13, in the Shiretown Bookers' Hall in Mantor Library at 116 South Street in Farmington.The excitement of live…

New Sharon natives, sibling duo, Zak and Lena Kendall as GoldenOak, take the stage on Friday, February 15th at the Old South Congregational Church located at 235 Main Street in Farmington. GoldenOak is an Indie Soul-Folk band and has shared the stage with notable artists: Lady Lamb, The Dustbowl…

Bill Roorbach to Speak on "My Mother's Books"Bill Roorbach, best-selling novelist, will speak on "My Mother's Books", a personal view of book collections, at 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 10th, in the North Dining Hall at UMF Farmington. The talk, which is presented by the Shiretown Bookers, is free and…

The Shiretown Bookers, in affiliation with the University of Maine at Farmington, are proud to announce their upcoming exhibition "Paradise: The Literature of Gardening", running from March 15th through May 15th, in the Shiretown Bookers' Hall in Mantor Library at 116 South Street in…

Old South Church Concert Series presents Toronto's Union Duke quintet with their soulful Indie-Folk style with a twist of Bluegrass in concert on Thursday, March 21st at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, Jam Session at 6:15. Adults $15, Students $10/$5. Refreshments available by donation. Old South Church…

Rich Fiddling Tradition Comes SouthOld South Church Concert Series continues to bring some of the finest east coast Canadian musicians, where tradition and roots run deep, to the stage in Farmington. Two such musicians, Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray, come together for an evening on Thursday…

Farmington has celebrated Earth Day with a volunteer cleanup the past five years. Young and old -- individuals, families, businesses, and student and civic groups – have helped clean up plastics and other litter around the streets and parkways.Bags and gloves will again be provided at the…

Old South Church Concert series proudly presents the iconic Maine treasure, David Mallet and his band in concert on Friday, May 10th at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Adults $20. Students $10 and $5. Ticket reservations highly recommended by calling 207-491-5919. No jam session prior to the…

The Trinity United Methodist Church is having a yard sale on May 25th, 2019 starting at 8:00 am. The yard sale includes house hold items, furniture, dishes, lawn items, etc. We encourage people to come early to check out some of furniture and make arrangements with Wally Backus to get help with the…

HighTime comes to Old South Church on Thursday, June 6th, for the first time from the musical heart of Connemara, Ireland. This fresh new trio combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an…

HighTime comes to Old South Church on Thursday, June 6th, for the first time from the musical heart of Connemara, Ireland. This fresh new trio combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an…

At Flint Woods, we will be investing wildflowers, trees, mosses, ferns, liverworts, and whatever else we happen upon.Join local Maine Master Naturalists Anthony Underwood and Lynda Fournier for a leisurely walk on the second Sunday of each month, from May through November. We will visit an…

The Farmington Old South First Congregational Church, UCC will be serving up strawberry shortcake on July 4th from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Pierce House lawn, Main Street, across from Franklin Savings Bank. Cost is $4. Each serving includes a fresh baked biscuit, a generous scoop of locally grown…

Enjoy a piece of fresh-home baked pie or strawberry shortcake with a cold beverage at the family friendly Pie On The Porch during the downtown Farmington’s Summer Fest on Saturday, July 27th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Holman Mission House located at 227 Main Street, Farmington next door to the…